“Come on, Nalle,” Eli wheedles. “Do what the nice doctor says. If you’re good, he might even give you a lollipop!” I scowl. “Don’t call me that.” Of course, Daisy’s ears perk right up. “What does it mean?” Eli grins. “Teddy. Everyone calls him Cole, but it’s actually a nickname. His real first name means ‘bear’ in English. But he wouldn’t hurt a fly, so when he gets all grumbly like this, I call him teddy.” She raises an eyebrow. “Your first name literally means Bear? Jesus, did you come out of the womb growling?”
